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Founded in 1833, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit organization that offers food programs and emergency financial assistance to people of all ages. It provides disaster relief and victim services, as well as rent and mortgage assistance. The organization additionally provides shelters for the homeless. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul also offers assistance to victims of AIDS, substance abuse and crime. It provides pharmacy and employment services and various youth and social justice programs. The organization offers housing services for ex-offenders. In addition, it provides various educational programs and job training and counseling services. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul maintains a location in Prineville, Ore.

Sparrow Clubs USA is proof that you're never too young to make a difference. As the nation's only youth-based charity of its kind, Sparrow Clubs not only provides financial and emotional support for critically ill children and their families, but also empowers young people to help a child through charitable service experiences. Quick Start: Guide to a Sparrow Project There are 3 parts to a Sparrow Project: 1 ) a qualified Sparrow ( child in medical need ) 2 ) a school that wants to adopt that child as a community service project 3 ) Sponsor ( s ) provide seed money to launch the above school-based project & fund "Sparrow Cash".